M&A Deal Summary

Littlejohn Acquires Strategic Materials

On October 17, 2017, private equity firm Littlejohn acquired environmental company Strategic Materials from Vision Capital, Willis Stein & Partners and Landmark Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Littlejohn’s 3rd transaction in the Environmental sector.
  • This is Littlejohn’s 43rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Littlejohn’s 8th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-10-17
Target Strategic Materials
Sector Environmental
Buyer(s) Littlejohn
Sellers(s) Vision Capital
Willis Stein & Partners
Landmark Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Moelis & Co.
Houlihan Lokey (Financial)
Kirkland & Ellis (Legal)

Target

Strategic Materials

Houston, Texas, United States
website
Strategic Materials is a recycled glass processor and independent recycled plastics processors. Strategic Materials reprocesses post-industrial and post-consumer scrap material into recycled products that are used by manufacturers of bottles, fiberglass, highway beads, plastic bags and plastic films. Strategic Materials is based in Houston, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Littlejohn

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 7.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Littlejohn is a private equity firm that makes control investments in mid-sized companies undergoing change; either in capital structure, strategy, operations, or growth. Littlejohn looks to commit $50 to $250 million of equity, mezzanine, or credit capital in companies with annual revenues of $100 to $800 million. Sectors of interest include industrial equipment, packaging, chemicals, automotive and transportation parts and equipment, food and food processing, healthcare, plastics, aerospace/defense, distribution, environmental and infrastructure services, and consumer products. The Firm avoids investing in real estate, fashion, retail, and businesses engaged in high technology. Littlejohn prefers opportunities located in the US, but also considers opportunities in Europe and Canada. Littlejohn was formed in 1996 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 64
Sector (Environmental) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 19 of 29
State (Texas) 8 of 10
Country (United States) 43 of 60
Year (2017) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-06 Newgistics

Austin, Texas, United States

Newgistics, Inc. is a provider of e-commerce solutions and services for brands and retailers. Newgistics offers digital commerce development, deep analytics, relationship management, systems integration, fulfillment, parcel delivery and returns management, provide retailers and brands with a modern approach to enriching the customer journey. Newgistics, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Sell $475M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-02 SunSource Holdings

Addison, Illinois, United States

SunSource Holdings, Inc. is a value-added distributor of fluid power and motion control technologies in North America. As a technically-focused distributor, SunSource serves as an extension of its customers' design and engineering teams and its suppliers' sales forces, delivering innovative solutions that lower total costs and streamline supply chains. The Company operates through four highly focused strategic business units that provide tailored solutions for the unique needs of its Industrial, Mobile, Service & Repair and Process Solutions customers.

Sell -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Vision Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor

website


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 2.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vision Capital is a large private equity firm focused on control investments in companies located in Europe and the US. Vision targets equity and debt investments in profitable businesses valued from €50 million to €1 billion. Specific areas of interest include financial services, real estate, industrial, manufacturing, consumer and business services. Target transaction types include buyouts and corporate divestitures/spinoffs. In addition to its principal investment activity, Vision Capital's Principal Finance group provides financing to other investors or company owners to support growth initiatives, debt repayment, acquisitions, or investor liquidity. Vision Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 29
Sector (Environmental) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 10
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 6
Year (2017) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-17 JDR Cable Systems

Littleport, United Kingdom

JDR is a world-class provider of subsea technologies and services connecting the global offshore energy industry. Company flexible and innovative technologies enable vital control and power delivery for both the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-05 VelociTel

Arlington, Virginia, United States

VelociTel LLC is a provider of an outsourced professional infrastructure services to the wireless communications industry, including tower owners, wireless carriers and the public safety market. VelociTel provides a suite of turnkey services focused on wireless towers and rooftop sites, including radio frequency engineering and network optimization, site acquisition and development; architecture and engineering, construction management, maintenance, and site health and safety solutions.

Sell -
SELLER

Willis Stein & Partners

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor

website


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Willis Stein & Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented, US-based, middle-market companies valued between $30 and $500 million. Prospective investment situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, corporate divestitures, industry consolidations, and generational changes in ownership. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products and services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and telecommunications. Willis Stein & Partners was formed in 1994 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 45 of 47
Sector (Environmental) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 13 of 13
State (Texas) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 45 of 47
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-29 Strategic Materials

Houston, Texas, United States

Strategic Materials is a recycled glass processor and independent recycled plastics processors. Strategic Materials reprocesses post-industrial and post-consumer scrap material into recycled products that are used by manufacturers of bottles, fiberglass, highway beads, plastic bags and plastic films. Strategic Materials is based in Houston, Texas.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-05 VelociTel

Arlington, Virginia, United States

VelociTel LLC is a provider of an outsourced professional infrastructure services to the wireless communications industry, including tower owners, wireless carriers and the public safety market. VelociTel provides a suite of turnkey services focused on wireless towers and rooftop sites, including radio frequency engineering and network optimization, site acquisition and development; architecture and engineering, construction management, maintenance, and site health and safety solutions.

Sell -
SELLER

Landmark Partners

website


Category Secondary Investor
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 15.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Landmark Partners is now a part of Ares Management Corporation.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 5
Sector (Environmental) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2017) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-29 Accela

San Ramon, California, United States

Accela provides a platform of cloud-based productivity and civic engagement software to governments of all sizes worldwide. The Accela Civic Platform includes cost-effective solutions to manage critical enterprise functions and mobile apps to foster greater citizen engagement. From asset, land, and legislative management to licensing, finance, environmental health, and more, its software drives efficiency for more than 2,000 governments worldwide. Accela was formed in 1999 and is based in San Ramon, California.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-05 VelociTel

Arlington, Virginia, United States

VelociTel LLC is a provider of an outsourced professional infrastructure services to the wireless communications industry, including tower owners, wireless carriers and the public safety market. VelociTel provides a suite of turnkey services focused on wireless towers and rooftop sites, including radio frequency engineering and network optimization, site acquisition and development; architecture and engineering, construction management, maintenance, and site health and safety solutions.

Sell -